2017 Annual Report

SETTING the

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2017 ANNUAL REPORT

OUR MISSION

To transform public education through accountability,
innovation and access to quality education for all students.

OUR VISION

We envision a diverse and dynamic public education
marketplace that fosters academic excellence for
all children.

OUR VALUES

Integrity | Respect | Compassion | Inclusiveness
Social Responsibility | Excellence | Innovation

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4 | Welcome
6 | Central Michigan University
8 | Choice
12 | Excellence
16 | Innovation
20 | Accountability
24 | Schools
40 | Board Members

“We believe that a parent’s choice, not an address, should decide the
education their child will receive.”

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WELCOME

Dear Friends,
As the first university to authorize a charter public school in the nation and one of the first authorizers
in the nation to be accredited, The Governor John Engler Center for Charter Schools at Central
Michigan University has a strong tradition of being a leader in charter public school authorizing.
Through our mission of transforming public education, we feel a call to provide students with access
to a successful future by giving them opportunities for an education that is the best fit for them. We
believe that a parent’s choice, not an address, should decide the education their child will receive.
The Center is proud to be setting the standard in supporting choice, demonstrating excellence and
driving innovation. We strive to provide an innovative outlook on developing concepts and tools to
keep schools on the pathway to delivering superior educational programs. By sharing best practices
and resources, we drive the conversation on quality authorizing and offering quality educational
options to students.
We are proud to be a part of CMU and the legacy of excellence the University is celebrating during
its 125th anniversary. Our campus connections allow us to provide access to resources made
available by CMU, including learning opportunities, programs and scholarships for students at CMU-
authorized charter public schools. We are also proud to offer graduate level tuition assistance for
teachers and school leaders in CMU-authorized charter public schools.
While we reflect on the accomplishments of the past year, we also move forward with a continuous
commitment to the students attending CMU-authorized charter public schools and ensuring their
education sets them up for success in college, work and life.
The impact a quality education has on the life of a child is our motivation every day and why we are
committed to providing choices to families across the state.
Sincerely,

Corey Northrop
Interim Executive Director, The Governor John Engler Center for Charter Schools

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CENTRAL MICHIG

Working together to set the standard and provide access to quality education.

When the Michigan Legislature responded to Governor John Engler’s call for
the establishment of charter schools in Michigan in 1994, CMU was prepared
to lead. Believing charter schools could serve as a catalyst for educational
improvements benefiting all Michigan children, CMU became the first university
in the nation to authorize a charter school.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT

Mr. William H. Weideman, Chair Dr. George E. Ross
Ms. Tricia A. Keith, Vice Chair
Mr. Robert F. Wardrop II, Vice Chair EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/PROVOST
Mr. Joseph B. Anderson, Jr.
Mr. William R. Kanine Dr. Michael A. Gealt
Ms. Patricia E. Mooradian
Dr. Michael A. Sandler DEAN, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Mr. Richard K. Studley AND HUMAN SERVICES

Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson

“As a leading authorizer, CMU is dedicated to transforming public
education by providing families access to quality educational
opportunities. It is vital that we empower students with a
foundation that will inspire them to achieve their goals and
recognize their future possibilities are endless.”

Dr. George E. Ross
President of Central Michigan University

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GAN UNIVERSITY

CAMP CENTRAL FOR COLLEGE CANDIDATES

Now in its fourth year, 100 seventh grade students participated in
Camp Central thanks to the Center’s partnerships with the Office
of the President, the College of Education and Human Services, the
Skilling and Andrews Foundation and the Dow Foundation. Camp
Central provides a campus experience and deepens students’
understanding of topics and careers related to science, technology,
engineering, art and math through CMU faculty-led courses. The
2017 participants included students from A.G.B.U. Alex and Marie
Manoogian School, Flagship Charter Academy, Holly Academy,
International Academy of Flint, Linden Charter Academy, New
Branches Charter Academy, Noor International Academy, North
Saginaw Charter Academy, The Midland Academy of Advanced and
Creative Studies, West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science,
West Village Academy and Woodland Park Academy.

SPIRIT OF THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS

The Dr. Leonard E. and Louise A. Plachta Public Charter School
Scholarship and The Governor John Engler Center for Charter
Schools Scholarships are awarded annually to qualifying graduates
from a CMU-authorized charter public high school. For the 2016-17
school year, there were five students attending CMU on scholarships:
Ahmed Abdulia, graduate of Jalen Rose Leadership Academy;
Shamiya Estell, graduate of Jalen Rose Leadership Academy;
Devin English, graduate of Jalen Rose Leadership Academy; Hunter
Redmond, graduate of West Michigan Academy of Environmental
Science; and Charli Valencia, graduate of Nexus Academy of Lansing.

CHARTER SCHOOL EDUCATOR AWARD

CMU is committed to furthering the education of teachers and
administrators in CMU-authorized charter public schools. The
Charter School Educator Award offers a 50 percent tuition award for
teachers and administrators to pursue graduate degrees in education
at CMU. In 2017, the program was expanded to add additional degree
opportunities to award recipients.

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CHOICE

Providing 62 choices for nearly 31,000 students across the state.

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STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS

64.4% 60.8% CMU CHARTERS
STATEWIDE

45.8%

33.1%

FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS OF COLOR 10.9% 12.9%
PRICE LUNCH
SPECIAL EDUCATION

ETHNICITY CMU CHARTERS STATEWIDE

White 42.2% 66.9%
Black or African American 42.8% 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2% 7.6%
Multi-Racial 3.9% 3.7%
Asian American 3.5% 3.3%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 0.3% 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.1%

ENROLLMENT BY YEAR 30,903

30,636 30,593 30,581

30,230

29,641

29,141 29,347

28,525 28,769
28,533

3,060 06-07 2,791 07-08 2,740 08-09 2,752 09-10 10-11 2,545 11-122,328 12-13 2,286 13-14 1,901 14-15
1,789 15-16
ENROLLMENT BY GRADE 1,676 16-17
1,574
2,792
2,669

K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

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CHOICE

The Center’s diverse portfolio provides quality educational choices that empower parents
to select the best option for their child.

RIGOROUS STANDARDS ENSURE QUALITY OPTIONS

The Center utilizes a highly selective and rigorous application process to identify potential new schools that will meet the
needs of the proposed community. Charter public schools provide choice to parents seeking an educational approach
that works best for their child. The Center’s diverse portfolio of schools gives families numerous options to make
educational choices that best fit their needs.

INKSTER PREPARATORY ACADEMY OPENS IN FALL 2016

Inkster Preparatory Academy, an elementary school in Inkster, is preparing students to be successful in college and
in their careers. This is accomplished through a flexible and highly individualized educational experience that develops
analytical, compassionate, disciplined and self-directed learners.

2016-2017

SCHOOL YEAR

5

APPLICATIONS
RECEIVED

1

SCHOOL
AUTHORIZED

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DIVERSE PORTFOLIO

A.G.B.U. ALEX AND MARIE
MANOOGIAN SCHOOL

A.G.B.U. Alex and Marie Manoogian School truly
exemplifies its mission of educating all students in
a safe, dignified and supportive setting, partnering
with the community to preserve the Armenian
language and culture. Their unique curriculum
provides an environment where the Armenian
heritage is preserved and shared with the students.
They also focus on providing innovative STEM
programs for their high school students with
opportunities to expand their learning in the fields
of automotive engineering, computer technology
and biomedical sciences.

COUNTRYSIDE ACADEMY

Countryside Academy offers opportunities
for students through their utilization of FARE
(Food, Agriculture, Renewable Resources and
Environment) themed activities. Situated on a 98-
acre site with an additional eight-acre location,
students have access to a greenhouse, woods,
streams and gardens to enhance their studies.
Exposing students to FARE activities woven into
the educational program makes for a truly unique
learning experience.

FLEXTECH HIGH SCHOOL

FlexTech High School gives students the opportunity
to take ownership of their learning, define their
goals and receive support from staff in a caring
environment. The school utilizes a project-based
learning model that provides students real-world
experience by demonstrating knowledge of multiple
content areas through projects. This model,
coupled with the school’s flexible scheduling and
community partnerships, creates a place where
students can thrive in areas they are interested in
learning more about.

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EXCELLENCE

The dedicated staff from the Center and CMU-authorized charter public schools work
hard to transform public education and deliver extraordinary outcomes.

LEADER IN CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZING

The Center and its team of experts are considered one of the nation’s leading authorities on charter public schools,
sharing best practices and resources on all aspects of authorizing. The Center’s relentless pursuit to be a catalyst
for change across the educational landscape goes beyond authorizing quality charter public schools. By engaging
policymakers and opinion leaders, the Center strives to be a thought leader in education reform efforts that have a
lasting impact on all students.

AWARD-WINNING LEADERS 2017 MICHIGAN CHARTER 2017 MICHIGAN CHARTER SCHOOL

2017 MICHIGAN CHARTER SCHOOL SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR TEACHER OF THE YEAR FINALIST
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

KERRI BARRETT LYN SPERRY HOSEP TOROSSIAN GORDON HYSKA JENNIFER MELERO

WEST MICHIGAN ACADEMY OF COUNTRYSIDE ACADEMY A.G.B.U. ALEX AND MARIE CHARYL STOCKWELL ACADEMY HOLLY ACADEMY
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MANOOGIAN SCHOOL

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“CMU remains focused on creating great educational opportunities for Michigan kids and
families. Thanks to their work, thousands of children have access to charter schools that
will prepare them for life.”

Greg Richmond
President and CEO, National Association of Charter School Authorizers

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EXCELLENCE

The Center’s ultimate goal is to authorize charter public schools that will prepare students
academically for success in college, work and life.

SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE

Schools of Excellence join the Center in the commitment to share best practices through development of the following projects:
CANTON CHARTER ACADEMY —­ STEM Program
CHARYL STOCKWELL ACADEMY —­ International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
CROSS CREEK CHARTER ACADEMY —­ Blended Learning Middle School Technology Program
EAGLE CREST CHARTER ACADEMY ­— Technology Integration
HOLLY ACADEMY —­ Fueling Excellence Conference
SOUTH ARBOR CHARTER ACADEMY — Classroom Literacy Instruction Program
THE MIDLAND ACADEMY OF ADVANCED AND CREATIVE STUDIES —­ Problem-Based Learning Program

U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT 2017 BEST HIGH SCHOOLS

Five CMU-authorized charter public high schools were nationally recognized for producing measurable academic outcomes
that demonstrate they are successfully educating their students across a broad range of performance standards.

CENTRAL ACADEMY COUNTRYSIDE ACADEMY RIVERSIDE ACADEMY SUMMIT ACADEMY NORTH WEST MICHIGAN ACADEMY OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

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M-STEP PROFICIENCY

PERCENT OF STUDENTS PROFICIENT

GRADES 3-8 BY NUMBER OF YEARS ENROLLED IN CMU CHARTERS

2017 M-STEP ACHIEVEMENT IN
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

42.9%

25.6% 29.1%

1 2 3+

2017 M-STEP ACHIEVEMENT IN MATH

32.7%

16.6% 20.6% 16of16
CMU’S PORTFOLIO OUTPERFORMED ITS AGGREGATE
1 2 3+ COMPOSITE RESIDENT DISTRICT ON 16 OF 16 M-STEP
TESTS IN GRADES 3-8
MICHIGAN’S TOP PERFORMING
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NINE OF THE TOP 25 CHARTER M-STEP
PERFORMERS ARE AUTHORIZED BY CMU

RANK CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL

3 Canton Charter Academy
4 South Arbor Charter Academy
5 Cross Creek Charter Academy
6 Eagle Crest Charter Academy
10 Holly Academy
13 A.G.B.U. Alex and Marie Manoogian School
19 Noor International Academy
21 Island City Academy
23 Walden Green Montessori

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INNOVATION

As the nation’s first university authorizer, CMU continues to be a visionary leader
by providing the most advanced resources and opportunities for the schools in the
Center’s portfolio.

INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH TO OVERSIGHT

The Center uses data in an individualized way for evaluation and differentiation of oversight. The Center strategically targets
specific areas of need that enhance oversight, ensure resources are effectively utilized and provide impactful support that
drives performance.

LEADING NATIONALLY IN AUTHORIZER ACCOUNTABILITY

In 2016, the Center completed a rigorous accreditation process and ultimately became one of the first charter authorizers
in the nation to be accredited by AdvancED. The accreditation process is a complete review of all aspects of authorizing by
an external review team. They found that the Center met the requirements for accreditation and further commended the
Center for being an industry leader who continues to raise the bar for Michigan’s charter authorizers.

STRENGTHENING GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP

The Center’s Board Development Series and Administrator Development Series provide board members and school leaders
with the skills and knowledge to make the decisions necessary to fulfill their school’s mission and provide a quality education.
The Center also provides opportunities for networking and development through New Board Member Orientations, Board
President Roundtables and Business Manager Roundtables.

“The Policy Leaders Program is one of the best programs that I have ever attended!
It is evident that the Center staff members are very knowledgeable and well
regarded. In addition, they have developed a great program. Their balance of
information presented and practical experience was spot-on.”

Patrick Barbour
Board President at Cross Creek Charter Academy describing his experience attending the 2017 Charter
School Policy Leaders Program.

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EMPOWERING BOARD MEMBERS

The Center developed the Charter School Policy Leaders Program to educate and empower board members of
CMU-authorized charter public schools to be effective champions for their school, its students and the charter
school movement, in their communities. It is a selective one-year program designed to provide charter school board
members with the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge related to the legislative process, communications
and engaging others in their efforts.
Congratulations to the 2017 participants: Amy Auletto, Patrick Barbour, Mary Harding, Benjamin Jankens and
Jason Walker.

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45

TRAINING AND
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIES

839
PARTICIPANTS

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INNOVATION

CMU-authorized charter public schools are leading the way in innovative learning
allowing students to grow in new ways.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM

Cutting-edge programs and concepts are utilized throughout the Center’s diverse portfolio of schools to deliver an
education supported by innovation.

»» Providing real-world experience while mastering different subject areas, project-based learning is utilized

in several CMU-authorized charter public schools giving students an advantage as they progress into their
professional life.

»» Themed curriculum engages students in specialized areas, such as the environment, agriculture, technology and

entrepreneurship, that are used as a platform for development in other subjects.

»» Celebrating diversity through cultural studies, students find safe and respectful environments that focus on the

strengths of the individual student while also introducing them to different cultures and building on their sense
of community.

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INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING

Innovative options ensure each student thrives in the
environment that works best for them.

»» Both blended and online learning offer students an

education that fits their needs while allowing for an
individualized pace to accommodate their unique
learning styles and strengths.

»» School calendar options provide students an extended

track with the same number of credits spread throughout
the entire calendar year or an accelerated track allowing
for additional credits over a summer to complete school
early. The concept of a balanced calendar is being added
at some schools to move away from the traditional
summer break and spread breaks throughout the year.

»» Some schools follow an education model that focuses on

the child learning as an individual who is responsible for
their own actions while incorporating hands-on learning
activities and promoting collaboration and community.

PLANNING FOR POST-
SECONDARY PROGRAMS

The Center’s focus of preparing students for college,
work and life is grounded in the belief that post-
secondary options should be accessible to all students.

»» Schools have found success in planning for post-

secondary options thanks to staff working with
each student to provide needed resources to find
the right fit for them. Some schools utilize alumni
and success coaches to work with students during
school and following graduation.

»» Requirements of acceptance letters to post-

secondary institutions have been put in place at
some high schools to ensure higher education is a
focus of each student.

»» Through partnerships with CMU and the Michigan

College Access Network, schools are finding new
ways to create a college-going culture.

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ACCOUNTABILITY

To uphold the integrity of the chartering process, the Center holds its schools accountable
to the highest standards.

ENSURING QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS

CMU issues charter contracts on a competitive basis, taking into consideration the student population served and the educational
goals to be achieved. Successful applicants have a promising vision, sound business plan, quality educational program and the
ability to implement.

Upon approval by the CMU Board of Trustees, the Center works with the school’s board members and project team to develop
a charter contract. This is a performance contract that includes the school’s educational goal. The charter contract is a living
document that drives the performance of the school laying out roles, responsibilities and expectations.

Performance reviews are conducted throughout the term of the charter contract to evaluate the school’s academic, fiscal
and operational results. The Center’s oversight systems are designed to directly correlate to the University Board’s chartering
policies of ensuring academic success, fiscal viability and good faith in following the terms of its charter contract and applicable
law. A school’s performance determines whether or not it will be reauthorized. If needed, the Center also has an option to
reconstitute a school. Reconstitution allows an authorizer to make the necessary changes to provide quality options for families
in a continuous educational setting.

REAUTHORIZATION INTERVENTIONS

The term length of a reauthorized To uphold the integrity of the charter strategy, CMU
contract is determined based on a is committed to holding the schools it authorizes
holistic assessment of the school accountable. If a school is not fulfilling the terms
according to the terms and conditions and conditions of its charter contract and is unable
of the charter contract, including a to deliver a quality educational program that
thorough review of its performance, demonstrates measurable progress toward the
successes and challenges. educational goal contained in the charter contract,
the Center will take action utilizing interventions
available by law, including reconstitution, not
reauthorizing the school for an additional
contract or revoking a current contract.

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2016-2017

SCHOOL YEAR

11
SCHOOL
R E A U T H O R I Z AT I O N S

6

SCHOOLS MOVED
TO CLOSURE

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ACCOUNTABILITY

Performance and accountability are the cornerstones of the Center’s efforts to provide
quality educational choices to students.

PERFORMANCE REPORT

For the 2016-17 school year, the Center revamped the previous Performance Suite of reports into one Performance
Report. With the addition of new data, the new Performance Report continues to empower school boards to make holistic
assessments and decisions based on the performance of their school to drive academic, financial and operational growth.
This continues the Center’s tradition of providing individualized reports to each school that are also available to the public
online, promoting accountability and transparency for all CMU-authorized charter public schools.

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This section displays the school’s academic performance as it relates to the Educational
Goal outlined in the charter contract. The illustrations are designed to help determine if
students are making measurable progress toward college readiness.

FISCAL PERFORMANCE

This section provides critical information as the school analyzes how it is
fiscally supporting its educational program. In addition to maximizing the impact
of instructional dollars, maintaining the school’s fiscal health and long-term
sustainability is essential in ensuring a successful and viable school.

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

This section illustrates various data points regarding the school’s efforts to
meet operational performance standards including governance activities and
reporting compliance.

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SCHOOLS

CMU-authorized charter public schools provide educational choices for families
across the state.
ENSURING SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY

The Center holds all CMU-authorized charter public schools to the highest standards. Schools are continuously evaluated
to ensure the best quality education is provided to their students. This accountability is essential to continue fulfilling the
vision and purpose of charter public schools.
With a focus on accountability and transparency, the Center produces an annual Performance Report on the topics of
academics, finance and operational performance for each school. The report is published with a wealth of data for each
school in these three categories as they are key components to the success of a charter public school.
The current year’s report is available to the public for viewing on the Center’s website. To view each school’s report, please
visit the school section at TheCenterForCharters.org.

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*Final year of operation; 2016-17

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The mission of ACE Academy, in partnership with youth-serving agencies, is to re-engage youth in
the active pursuit of self-improvement, interpersonal growth and educational development. Within
a climate where students, staff and stakeholders feel safe, secure and valued as individuals, the
Academy encourages all students to excel to their highest potential, while providing them the support
and tools needed to explore the infinite possibilities that learning and life have to offer.

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*No data available due to FERPA

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Assessment data not available because grades offered by school do not take listed assessments.

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The mission of Macomb Academy is to teach the skills and behaviors necessary for students to
reach their individual potential regarding employment and adult independence. The school serves
students, between the ages of 18 and 26, who received special education services and a certificate
of completion during their time in high school.

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*Final year of operation; 2016-17

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*Final year of operation; 2016-17

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Assessment data not available because grades offered by school do not take listed assessments.

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*No data available due to FERPA

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*Final year of operation; 2016-17

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*Final year of operation; 2016-17

*No data available due to FERPA

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*No data available due to FERPA

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*

*Final year of operation; 2016-17

NOTE:
MAP/PS achievement data is students in grades two through eight that have been continuously enrolled in a CMU-authorized charter school for three or more years, unless that cohort is not
sufficient in size to conduct a valid analysis, then the cohort of students enrolled for two or more years is used.

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BOARD MEMBERS

The board members that serve CMU-authorized charter public schools are a major part
of the team, setting the standard for quality education. The commitment displayed to
their school, community and educational choice is sincerely appreciated.

A.G.B.U. ALEX AND MARIE CHARYL STOCKWELL ACADEMY EAGLE CREST CHARTER
MANOOGIAN SCHOOL Mr. David Price* – President ACADEMY
Dr. Richard Marburger* – President Mr. Gregory Spinazze – Vice President Mrs. Robyn Allison* – President
Ms. Alice Nigoghosian* – Vice President Mrs. Sharon Smith* – Treasurer Dr. Blaine Newhouse – Vice President
Mr. Richard Kurjian* – Treasurer Mrs. Erin Wolfe* – Secretary Mrs. Susan Pierce – Treasurer
Mrs. Esther Lyons* – Secretary Ms. Amanda Ricketts – Board Director Ms. Gwen Klemm – Secretary
Mr. Edmond Azadian* – Board Director Mrs. Rhonda Carter – Board Director
Dr. Linda Karibian* – Board Director COLE ACADEMY
Mr. Osep Sarafian – Board Director Mrs. Mary Harding* – President EATON ACADEMY
Mr. Robert Stepanian* – Board Director Mrs. Beth Pratt* – Vice President Mr. Jeffrey Carless* – President
Ms. Janice Torosian* – Board Director Mrs. Tara Ferguson – Treasurer Mr. Jonas Hill* – Vice President
Mrs. Amy Gilmore – Secretary Mrs. Chariece Cylar – Treasurer
ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL Mr. Nathan Kissling – Board Director Ms. Onia Pilgrim* – Secretary
STUDIES Ms. Lynese Davis – Board Director
Ms. Joan Bittner – President COUNTRYSIDE ACADEMY
Dr. Thaddeus Radzilowski – Vice President Mr. George McManus, III* – President EL–HAJJ MALIK EL–SHABAZZ
Mr. Serge Garabedian – Treasurer Mr. Charles Cayo* – Vice President ACADEMY
Mr. Michael Lacey – Secretary Mr. Mark Zuhl – Treasurer Mrs. Cordree McConnell* – President
Dr. Walter McLean – Board Director Ms. Nancy Harte – Secretary Mr. Brian Jackson – Vice President
Mr. Arling Heavener – Board Director Ms. Lural Baltimore – Treasurer
ACE ACADEMY Ms. Lynn Pica – Board Director Dr. Willie Davis, Jr.* – Secretary
Mr. Dean Bach – President Mr. Johhny Singer – Board Director Mr. Darryl Pettway – Board Director
Mrs. Andrea Schroeder – Vice President Ms. Leola Taylor – Board Director
Ms. Christine Schechter – Treasurer CROSS CREEK CHARTER Mr. Carnell Walker – Board Director
Mrs. Shirley Murray – Secretary ACADEMY
Mr. Walter Lockett* – Board Director Mr. Patrick Barbour* – President, Secretary FLAGSHIP CHARTER ACADEMY
Ms. Barbara Evers* – Vice President Mr. Emanuel Haley* – President
CANTON CHARTER ACADEMY Mr. Max Smith* – Treasurer Ms. Valarie Foulks – Vice President
Mrs. Sharon Ragland-Keys – Vice President Mr. John Fite, Jr.* – Board Director Ms. Charlene Mallory – Treasurer
Mr. Anthony Werschky – Treasurer Mrs. Arleen Bonello – Secretary
Mr. Jose Alva – Secretary DETROIT INNOVATION ACADEMY Ms. Melia Howard – Board Director
Dr. Jason Abate – Board Director Mr. Ehrlich Crain – President
Mr. Atul Kalia – Board Director Dr. Cynthia Quince – Vice President FLEXTECH HIGH SCHOOL
Ms. Ruth Turner – Treasurer Mr. Jordan Genso – President
CENTRAL ACADEMY Mr. Dean Johnson – Secretary Mr. Joel Stanesa – Vice President
Mrs. Suzanne Baccouche* – President Ms. Blythe Patterson – Treasurer
Mr. Shabbir Khan* – Vice President DETROIT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Mr. Mark Gougherty – Secretary
Mr. Ehab Samaha – Treasurer Mr. Mark Lezotte – President Mr. Andrew Kraft – Board Director
Mrs. Naziha Bashshur* – Board Director Dr. Diane Jackson – Vice President Mrs. Jennifer Ling – Board Director
Dr. Muhammad Jaffer* – Board Director Ms. LaKeisha Florence – Treasurer
Mr. Daniel Piepszowski – Secretary
Mrs. Alvina Gipson – Board Director

*Denotes 10 years of service or more as of June 30, 2017.
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FLEXTECH HIGH SCHOOL - NOVI INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY MACOMB ACADEMY
Mr. Andrew Kneifel – President OF FLINT Mr. Steven Szymanski – President
Dr. Lee Meadows – Vice President Mrs. Diane Thompson* – President Mr. Thomas Van Slembrouck – Vice President
Mr. Paul Bershas – Treasurer Mrs. Deborah Bourke* – Treasurer Mrs. Deborah Carlton – Treasurer
Mrs. Victoria Lange – Secretary Ms. Yuwonia Speights – Secretary Mr. William Wayland – Secretary
Dr. Shaun Moore – Board Director Mrs. FaLessia Booker – Board Director Ms. Traci Comer – Board Director
Mr. Jeffrey Houck* – Board Director Mr. Kurt Limburg* – Board Director
GLOBAL PREPARATORY Mr. Jacob Sopczynski – Board Director Mrs. Rose Shalda – Board Director
ACADEMY
Mr. Dorian Tyus – President ISLAND CITY ACADEMY MICHIGAN TECHNICAL ACADEMY
Mr. Anthony Garrett-Leverett* – Vice President Mr. David Sysum – President Mr. Robert Luce – Vice President
Mrs. Brenda Jegede* – Treasurer Mr. James McDaniels, Jr. – Vice President Ms. Patrece Cade – Treasurer
Ms. Gail Snoddy – Secretary Mrs. Barbara Gruesbeck* – Treasurer Mr. Jerome Espy, Sr. – Secretary
Mrs. Catherine Sayer – Secretary
GREAT LAKES CYBER ACADEMY Mr. Bernard Sheff* – Board Director MID–MICHIGAN LEADERSHIP
Mr. Jeffrey Cobb – President ACADEMY
Ms. Linda Gillentine – Vice President JALEN ROSE LEADERSHIP Mr. Robert Macomber – President
Mr. Matthew Sowash – Treasurer ACADEMY Dr. Versey Williams – Vice President
Ms. Sherry Haueter – Secretary Mr. Jalen Rose – President Dr. Raymond Geake – Treasurer
Miss Amy Drumm – Board Director Mr. Timothy Gale – Vice President Dr. Nettavia Curry – Secretary
Mr. David Schostak – Treasurer Ms. Leigha Faith – Board Director
GREATER HEIGHTS ACADEMY Mr. Dean Brody – Secretary Miss Mia McNeil – Board Director
Mr. Marvin Miller – President Mrs. Rumia Ambrose-Burbank – Board Director
Rev. Alan Sieradzki – Vice President Mr. Dennis Archer, Jr. – Board Director MOREY MONTESSORI PUBLIC
Ms. Jennifer Burns – Treasurer Mr. Dave Bing – Board Director SCHOOL ACADEMY
Mr. Jayson Rumball – Secretary Mr. Greg Boll – Board Director Dr. Bob Howell* – President
Ms. Wendy Jackson – Board Director Mr. Francis Hackett – Vice President
Mr. Jed Eisenberger – Treasurer
HOLLY ACADEMY JEFFERSON INTERNATIONAL Ms. Sharyl Majorski – Secretary
Mrs. Diane Wujciak* – President ACADEMY Dr. James Carroll – Board Director
Mr. Jeff Reece – Vice President Ms. Jacqueline Brown – President Mr. Kelly Miller – Board Director
Mr. Todd Rockafellow – Treasurer Mr. Edvard Lazar – Vice President Ms. Allyson Troub – Board Director
Mrs. Kay Hollar – Secretary Mr. Charles Hajduk – Treasurer
Mrs. Doreen DeBenedictus – Board Director Mrs. Marilyn Brady – Secretary NEW BEGINNINGS ACADEMY
Mrs. Joan Ehrhardt – Board Director Mrs. Angeline Ninotti – Board Director Mrs. Kala Parker – President
Mrs. Susana Wight – Board Director Mr. Akili Jackson – Vice President
KENSINGTON WOODS SCHOOLS Ms. Christine Burkette – Treasurer, Secretary
INKSTER PREPARATORY Mr. James Smullen – President Dr. Kellie Finnie – Board Director
ACADEMY Mr. Walter Boomgaard – Vice President Ms. Victoria James – Board Director
Mr. Garnet Green – President Mr. Nicholas Zurek – Treasurer
Ms. Delphine Oden – Vice President Mrs. Melissa Mele – Secretary NEW BRANCHES CHARTER
Ms. Tonia Jenkins – Treasurer Ms. Angela Natzel – Board Director ACADEMY
Mrs. Ernestine Williams – Secretary Mr. Ryan Julian – President
Ms. Ayana Walls – Board Director LINDEN CHARTER ACADEMY Mr. Nygil Likely – Vice President
Mrs. Jo Shabazz* – President Mr. Scott Embree – Treasurer
INSIGHT SCHOOL OF MICHIGAN Mr. Wallace Dawson* – Vice President Ms. Athena Cronberg – Secretary
Mr. Michael O’Brien – President Miss Christina Payton-Rice – Treasurer Mrs. Nina King – Board Director
Mrs. Angela Boldrey – Vice President Mrs. Amanda Eason – Secretary Mrs. Dawn Martinson – Board Director
Mrs. Jean Kordenbrock – Treasurer, Secretary Mr. Ricky Brown – Board Director Mr. Steven Null – Board Director
Mr. Peter Dewan – Board Director
Mr. David Jessup – Board Director

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NEW SCHOOL HIGH PLYMOUTH EDUCATIONAL CENTER SUMMIT ACADEMY NORTH
Ms. Karen Phillippi – President CHARTER SCHOOL Mr. Richard (Tony) Braun II – President
Mrs. Joanne Lamar – Vice President Mr. Darwyn Fair* – President Ms. Kathleen Operhall – Vice President
Mr. Michael Wright – Treasurer Mrs. Celia Thomas* – Treasurer Mr. Jason Walker – Treasurer
Ms. Carey Gary – Secretary Mr. Cardell Sudduth* – Secretary Ms. Rose Gahman – Secretary
Dr. Samuel Barresi – Board Director Mr. Redic Grant – Board Director Mr. James Hurd, Jr. – Board Director
Rev. Nicholas Hood III – Board Director
NEXUS ACADEMY OF GRAND THE DA VINCI INSTITUTE
RAPIDS QUEST CHARTER ACADEMY Mrs. Doria LaPorte – President
Mr. Andrew Emmitt – President Dr. Tamme Grzebyk – President Ms. Kelly Kofflin – Vice President
Mr. Robert Bennett – Vice President Rev. Andrew Grosjean – Vice President Mr. Brian Drummond – Secretary
Mrs. Sheri Logsdon – Treasurer Mrs. Susan Chinchak – Treasurer, Secretary Ms. Mary Schuessler – Treasurer
Ms. Veronica Beitner – Secretary Mrs. Tara Edwards – Board Director Ms. Amy Sayles – Board Director
Mr. Michael Couch II – Board Director Mr. Andrew Schulcz – Board Director
RENAISSANCE PUBLIC SCHOOL
NEXUS ACADEMY OF LANSING ACADEMY THE DEARBORN ACADEMY
Ms. Leslie Wilson – President Mr. Mark Smith – President Mr. Najim Saymuah* – President
Dr. Chade Saghir – Vice President Dr. Geoffrey Quick – Vice President Ms. Geraldine Pappas – Vice President
Mrs. Linda Ryals-Massey – Treasurer Mrs. Lisa Sytsema* – Treasurer Dr. Dib Saab – Treasurer
Ms. Brandy Johnson – Secretary Dr. Benjamin Jankens – Secretary Ms. Ernestina Iglesias – Secretary
Mr. David Williams – Board Director Mr. Joseph Fabiano – Board Director Ms. Linda White – Board Director

NEXUS ACADEMY OF ROYAL OAK RIVERSIDE ACADEMY THE MIDLAND ACADEMY OF
Mr. John Vanden Esschert – President, Treasurer Dr. Hassan Dakroub* – President ADVANCED AND CREATIVE
Ms. Amy Auletto – Vice President Dr. Naiel Salameh* – Vice President STUDIES
Mr. Ian Kierpaul – Secretary Dr. Mohammad Othman* – Treasurer Mr. John Putnam* – President
Ms. Anise Hayes – Board Director Ms. Samira Bazzi – Secretary Mr. Christopher Moultrup – Vice President
Ms. Stacey Singletary – Board Director Mrs. Lisa Barkey – Treasurer, Secretary
SOUTH ARBOR CHARTER Dr. Brian Sandusky – Board Director
NOOR INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY ACADEMY
Mr. Jaafar Chehab – President Mr. Christopher Andrews* – President TRILLIUM ACADEMY
Mrs. Eiman Elzhenni – Vice President Mrs. Vickie Castel – Vice President Ms. Heather Gardner – President
Ms. Sarah Chaar – Treasurer Mrs. Marcella Haghgooie – Treasurer Mrs. Tobi Walker – Vice President
Mr. Hassen Hijazi – Board Director Ms. Stacy Peterson – Secretary Mr. Steve Wisinski – Treasurer
Mr. Ahmad Moubadder – Board Director Mr. William Soisson – Board Director Ms. Lisa Green* – Secretary
Mr. Robert Bovitz* – Board Director
NORTH SAGINAW CHARTER STARR DETROIT ACADEMY Mr. Greg Handel* – Board Director
ACADEMY Mr. Lamaurice Hall – President Mr. Steven Schwartz – Board Director
Mr. Jesse Medina – President Dr. Mable Jones – Vice President
Mr. Jason Holder – Vice President Mr. Richard Beal III – Treasurer WALDEN GREEN MONTESSORI
Ms. Andrea Shacks – Treasurer Mr. Brewster Moore – Secretary Ms. Rebecca Andree – President
Mr. Levi Pierce, Jr.* – Secretary Mr. Kenneth Coy – Board Director Mrs. Pamela Parriott – Treasurer
Mr. Nathaniel Spears – Board Director Mrs. Antonetta Johnson-Gardner – Board Mr. Doyle Hayes, Jr. – Secretary
Director Ms. Brooke Kazma – Board Director
OLD REDFORD ACADEMY Mr. James Pawlak – Board Director Mr. Thomas Paniucki – Board Director
Mr. Roy Williams – President
Ms. Joyce Henderson – Vice President SUMMIT ACADEMY WAY MICHIGAN
Ms. Kimberly Moore – Treasurer Ms. Deborah Duyck – President Ms. Christine Muscat – President, Treasurer
Dr. Larry Latimore – Secretary Ms. Kari Pardoe – Treasurer Ms. Sheila Stanton – Vice President
Mr. Jason Jefferson – Board Director Mr. Alexander Garnepudi – Secretary Ms. Thea Hines – Secretary
Mr. Robert Jahn III – Board Director Mr. William Barker – Board Director
PANSOPHIA ACADEMY
Mrs. Georgia Balsley – President WEST MICHIGAN ACADEMY OF
Mr. Ted Short, Jr. – Vice President ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Mrs. Letha VanBlarcom* – Secretary Mr. Peter Vandersluis – President
Mr. Joshua Neusbaum – Board Director Mr. Matthew Smith – Vice President
Ms. Kathryn Hunt – Treasurer
Mrs. Julia Kozminski – Secretary
Dr. Philip Wheeler* – Board Director

*Denotes 10 years of service or more as of June 30, 2017.
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WEST VILLAGE ACADEMY BOARD MEMBER DEMOGRAPHICS
Mrs. Geonisha Washington – President
Mr. Robert VanEvery – Vice President ASIAN AMERICAN M U LT I R AC I A L
Ms. Alicia Buggs – Treasurer HISPANIC OR LATINO
Mr. Paul Serwinek – Secretary
Mrs. Carla Hogan – Board Director AFRICAN 1.2%ETHNICITY WHITE
AMERICAN
WOODLAND PARK ACADEMY 2.8%1.2% 64.2%
Mrs. Susan Peters – Vice President 31.5% 1.9% 4.6%
Mr. Ken Kander – Treasurer
Mr. Jeffrey Fivecoate – Board Director

WOODWARD ACADEMY
Ms. Arlene Robinson – President
Mr. John Garcia – Vice President
Ms. Tena Gibson – Treasurer
Ms. Brande Smith – Secretary
Ms. Joyce Mitchell – Board Director

ASSOCIATE DEGREE
TRADE/BUSINESS SCHOOL

1H1IOG.R4H%GSECDHOOL BACHELOR’S
DEGREE
33.0%

MD, DD, JD, EDUCATION
PhD, etc.

16.4%

MASTER’S DEGREE

31.8%

12+ YEARS

14.2%

8-812.4Y%EARS LENGTH OF
SERVICE
UP TO
4 YEARS

51.7%

4-8 YEARS

25.7%

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